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A Warning About the Sluggard - Proverbs 6:6-11

A Warning About the Sluggard - Proverbs 6:6-11

Update: 2025-10-22
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This sermon delivers a powerful, convicting exhortation against spiritual and practical laziness, drawing from Proverbs 6:6–11 to illustrate the dangers of the sluggard's mindset. It emphasizes that laziness—manifested in procrastination, lack of self-motivation, and neglect of responsibilities—leads to both material and spiritual poverty, warning that even small acts of sloth can spiral into devastating consequences. Pastor Friesen uses the ant as a divine model of diligence, highlighting its self-directed, forward-thinking labor as a call for believers to be proactive in their faith, work, and service, even without oversight. The message underscores the urgency of the present moment, urging Christians to seize the opportunity of Christ's great harvest by being faithful in small things, exercising their spiritual gifts humbly, and resisting the temptation to wait for perfect conditions. Ultimately, it calls for disciplined, intentional living rooted in biblical wisdom, where every believer, regardless of perceived insignificance, is accountable for their role in advancing God's kingdom.
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A Warning About the Sluggard - Proverbs 6:6-11

A Warning About the Sluggard - Proverbs 6:6-11

Jeffrey J Friesen